Corrections Deputy

Iron County • Cedar City, UT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Iron County is accepting applications to create a hiring roster for future Corrections Deputy openings at the Iron County Jail. This posting is not for an immediate position; the roster may be used for 12 months to fill openings as they become available. Applicants interested in a career in corrections may apply to be considered for future openings.

The entry-level minimum starting wage is $26.79 per hour. For applicants with P.O.S.T. certification, salary is based on experience and qualifications/certifications. Under current policy, up to 10 years of verifiable corrections experience may receive year-for-year credit within the established pay range. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to applicants who already hold the required Utah certifications, subject to a two-year employment commitment.

Applicants who are not certified and are hired must complete a 10-week P.O.S.T. Corrections Officer Training Program. Iron County requires a two-year employment commitment beginning after certification is completed. A prorated portion of training costs may be repayable for the uncompleted months of that commitment.

Applicants must submit a completed application and required documentation by 5:00 p.m. MST on or before November 16, 2026. Qualified applicants who submit the required information by the deadline will be notified of the physical agility testing date and should plan to attend.

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years old before graduating from the P.O.S.T. Academy.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid Utah driver's license in good standing.
• Pass the P.O.S.T. pre-entrance examination with a score of 70% or higher and submit a copy of the results with the application packet by the deadline.
• Pass a physical agility test equal to P.O.S.T. pre-entrance physical agility requirements; the test is conducted by Iron County Sheriff's/Corrections Office Administration.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Complete the 10-week P.O.S.T. Corrections Officer Training Program if required.
• Submit a completed Iron County Corrections Deputy application and required documentation by 5:00 p.m. MST on or before November 16, 2026.
• Applicants who need post-hire training must commit to two years of employment beginning after required certification is complete; repayment may be expected for a prorated portion of training costs for uncompleted months.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to applicants holding a current Utah P.O.S.T. Corrections Officer Certificate in good standing.
• Applicants who already hold the required Utah certifications may qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to a two-year employment commitment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inmate security.
• Transport inmates.
• Prepare written documentation.
• Conduct inmate searches.
• Physically restrain violent inmates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for applicants who already have the required Utah certifications, subject to a two-year employment commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED